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NC08 NSE

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,351 mi
Last recorded139,351 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 NSE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 139,351 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 139,351 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 127,667 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 127,667 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 114,164 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 114,164 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 May 2014 99,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TYRE SIZES DIFFERENT F/R

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 99,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TYRE SIZES DIFFERENT F/R

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 82,946 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 65,573 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 48,655 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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NC08 NSE is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 87,893 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NC08 NSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NC08 NSE is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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